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A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two pullout leaves with a central tabletop that drops down. There are two drawers, one ha...

Imposing 18th century French "Baker's" table rests a large rectangular walnut top atop a sectioned hollow oak trunk on a separate curved base with four legs. The wood top can be lift...

Extraordinary lyre-legged walnut table inlaid on the top with grotesque scenes. Grotesques are precisely a particular topi di decora that has its roots in Roman painting and was also...

Blackwood Bellini Coffee Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 126 x W 66 x H 32 cm Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame. Weight: 20kg Frame Finishes: Textura Black....

Blackwood Bellini Side Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 54 x W 54 x H 39 cm Materials: Timber / Stone tops, Powder-coated steel frame. Weight: 12 kg Timber Tops :Blackwood Frame Fin...

Extendable Chestnut Fratino dining table, 1970s Extensions not available ! Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated ...

Vivid Blue Round Table by Coco Flip Dimensions: D 100 x H 32 / 36 / 40 / 42 cm Materials: Mild steel, powder-coated with zinc undercoat. Weight: 34 kg Coco Flip is a Melbourne base...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, extendable dining table, oak, 1960s Rectangular shaped dining table with inlayed top. This extendable table in solid oak comes with two optio...

With a fabulous oyster veneer top over a drawer raised on barley twist legs joined by stretchers. Bun feet.

Atelier Jean Prouvé designed for the Lycée Fabert, Metz. France, 1930s. Lacquered metal base and turned plywood seat. All have markings on the underside. These wonderful stools also ...

The EOT-1 coffee table is handmade on order by expert artisans in France. The version with the "Louise Blue" Brazilian granite is a limited edition of 3 pieces. Other stone choices...

Round table Eva with polished bronze base and solid ebony top. Also available with polished aluminium and genuine leather. Measures: Ø150 x H 75cm, price: 20900,00€. Ø170cm, price: 2...

An Italian painted wood table with original marble top. This vintage table from Italy is topped with its original rectangular-shaped marble top, which gives this piece a length of ju...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style pedestal base flamed mahogany with walnut extending dining table A good looking well made and decorative dining table, t...

Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of chromed tubular steel and oak-veneered wood. Germany/ Czechoslovakia/ Austria, circ...

Small table. Czech midcentury Material: Walnut and beech Period: 1950-1959.

Lavinia desk by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Mohair velvet Dimensions: W 210 x L 71 x H 78 cm. Designed during a creative momentum in the relaxed Italian Riviera Ligure, our new Urania collection brings playfulness and longing for those innocent days of our childhood. The soft lines and upholstered curves continue our research on Neotenic Design...

-It's a contemporary design, with stunning sophisticated lines. -It's a new-age designer table at a really affordable price. -Brand new table, it's bre...

This is a totally fabulous Antique Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Mahogany and Marquetry dressing table, circa 1890 in date. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS DRESSI...

A stunning antique Swedish occasional table. This is in the Biedermeier Empire style, with Neoclassical features, it dates from around the 189...

Elevate your space with the undeniable industrial allure of this 20th Century French Industrial Table. A testament to utilitarian design, this piece marries the robust character of its era with a timeless aesthetic that feels just as relevant in today's modern homes. Crafted with a sturdy metal frame, its straight lines and squared silhouette provide a strong foundation for the richly patinated wooden tabletop and shelf, offering a captivating visual contrast. The table's metal surface, punctuated with a dot matrix design, adds an unexpected textural element that is both tactile and visually engaging. Perfect as an end table or a small coffee station...

A family of poufs with Nordic suggestions, Brick XS/S/M/L are made from a section of debarked hornbeam trunk. Available in different heights and diameters, these are products with a contemporary charm, which aim to enhance the naturalness of wood. Natural barked hornbeam trunk section.Technical features related to our wooden stools, table base and coffee table made in hornbeam wood. The wood is barked on...

This stunning coffee table is part of the Striped series by Troy Smith Studio. This coffee table is totally unique and original and 100% crafted by han...

Absolutely stunning mid-century rosewood coffee table. A large tabletop, bold lines, and tapered legs show off the wood grain's natural colors and beauty. A perfect addition for any ...

A charming and sturdy dining table, crafted in pine and manufactured in Sweden during the 1950s, possibly designed by Göran Malmvall for the esteem...

Arne Vodder for Sibast, conference table, teak, Denmark, 1960s Elegant and simplistic sizable table by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This large conference table has an impressive size wit...

Flamingo bedside table in laminated wood and plastic, designed in 1984 by Michele De Lucchi. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence. During the period of radical and experimental architecture he was a prominent figure in movements like Cavart, Alchymia and Memphis. His architectural designs have been mainly for office buildings in Japan, in Germany, in Switzerland and in Italy. He has taken care of numerous art and design exhibitions and has planned buildings for museums as Triennale di Milano, Palazzo delle Esposizioni di Roma and Neues Museum...

Stunning and very rare round dining or conference table by Florence Knoll has a versatile diameter of 160cm. It has a solid walnut top and a chrome-plated steel base. Produced in the...

The Tambour Pedestal Dining Table is an elegant contemporary dining table handmade to order from solid hand selected American hardwood, featuring subtle Thumbnail Profile details. Th...

1940s Old Hickory coffee/cocktail table. It has a round oak top and lower shelf, and a hickory pole base with double stretchers and flared legs. The top has been refinished so is in ...

Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Coffee Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved, curved lip and round pedestal base. Shown in Cerused Oak finish H 17 in. x W 40 in...

Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection’s signature carved, curved lip and round pedestal base. H 22.5 in. x W 20 in. x D 20 in Additional...

Academy Table in Black Lacquered Steel and Pine by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered steel, pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Ru...

Monolithic stool/table made of transparent plastic, with a thickness that emphasises its geometric purity. A practical, functional and versatile accessory, for use anywhere in the ho...

Plie coffee table is a stylish futuristic sculptural art table with a dynamic form designed and manufactured by Amorph. Plie is made out of solid ashwood and stained with dark walnut...

Rococo Revival center table attributed to the prestigious New York firm of Joseph Meeks. Heavily hand carved rosewood featuring floral bouquets and rosettes, graceful serpentine legs...

Ponti, everyone needs a little piece of Ponti in their life. Why not this one ?

Bamboo and Rattan Bar Trolley with Scalloped Detail, 1960s The bottom tier comprises a shelf in woven rattan and three bottle compartments. The top is covered in rattan matting with a scalloped gallery made in steam bent cane...

Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden glass XL mirror dressing table, Italy 1950s. This Italian dressing table has an extraordinary XL swivel mirror made of b...

The top of this console table is mahogany with a natural finish. The apron and legs are painted with floral designs on a black background framed with painted gold lines at the edges ...

George III mahogany tripod table, circa 1800.

The butler table crafted from mahogany and dating back to the 1950s offers both elegance and functionality. Constructed from mahogany, renowned for its rich tones and durability, th...

Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...

Hand made circular side-table in quarter sawn English Oak with three through jointed splayed flared octagonal legs united by shaped rails, two plank oak quarter-sawn top with ebony detail. This table is based on a design by M.H. Bailie Scott...

Ornante Tyrolean style dining table with carved trestle base and clipped corners. A versatile and attractive dark toned natural wood table perfect for a cozy nook or an entry way. In...

Handcrafted, natural oak dining table, made out of recovered solid wood.  Tabletop is 4" thick.

This side table has exposed double peg construction. The top has a heavily molded edge. The apron has an incised molding. The legs are turned and are joined by a stretcher on all fou...

Charming Mid Century Danish Rosewood rolling side table with rattan sewing basket. The table has three front drawers, some with compartments and pegs for sewing gear and a bigger sid...

We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, original, Mid Century Modern, Herman Miller No1 Edition conference table, which were purchased by the original owner...

Massive pine coffee table with a little drawer Can be used as a nightstand table Made circa 1970 Good condition. Shipping: D59 H44 10,4 kg.  

This Biedermeier round table was made in Germany around 1830. It is supported on a beautifully sculpted leg with ebonized detail. The piece is veneered with beautiful flame birch. It...

This classic low coffee table was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality noble rosewood in a warm shade of brown. In contrast to the popular rosewood finishes - the offered...

Jordi Sarrate is a product designer and sculptor based in Barcelona, Spain, and the third generation of furniture makers in his family. The gallery presents 'Jeans' collection sculp...

Wonderful French refectory table in oak The table is bespoke and hand made to order by our team of craftsman to centuries old traditions We can make these tables to any size you requ...

With OSIS Edition 5 LLOT LLOV is deepening the understanding of the impact of salt and pigment. Color and surface patterns enter into a kind of dialogue with the shape of the modules...

Book matched rosewood cocktail table with cerused oak base. Tapered legs. Floating edge top subtle design feature. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, does have a minor...

Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...